![]() The cast has impeccable chemistry overall, from the way our main four heroes communicate to Edgin’s daughter’s deep connection with Holga. All of those key elements that define the opening sequence carry through to the film’s final moments, giving us non-stop laughs, cheer-worthy action sequences, and some massive memorable obstacles that feel like a series of bosses to beat in a great video game. There’s no denying that “Dungeons and Dragons” grabs viewers by the collar and drags them along for the ride, but it’s clear from the onset that the adventure is more than worth your time. It takes effort to truly hook an audience, especially one where some may not be as familiar with the source materials as others. The incredible cold open that sets the scene brings the laughs and puts the audience in a position to truly care about the film’s main players is an astonishing collaboration of many elements that come together to make cinema cinema: top-notch acting from the leads to the secondary players, skilled directing, a smart script from Daley and Goldstein as well as their co-writer Michael Gilio, and stunning CGI work combined with practical effects. There’s no two ways about it: The film is a tried and true fantasy-action odyssey that is as approachable to folks who know next to nothing about the game as it is gratifying for fans. The third directorial collaboration from “Game Night” filmmakers John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein is a magical epic with a completely committed cast who make meals of the comedy and action alike - and you will fall head over heels for it.Ĭhris Pine Leads a Ragtag Group of Misfits in ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Trailer (Video) So every D&D bout is different, and “Honor Among Thieves” is easily one of the best campaigns ever written for the game. But good things take time, and that adage has never seemed more true than in the face of “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” the fantasy-comedy that brings the world of the game (at least one version of it) to audiences in a way they’ve never experienced before.įor those who don’t know, the tabletop game is played by having the leader of the game, known as the Dungeon Master, write a quest for the group that they will then play out using a 20-sided die. After the bomb that was the 2000 adaptation, it seemed like we might never explore the worlds of D&D in cinemas again. The beloved table-top game, which was introduced nearly 50 years ago, is just that: beloved - which is why it might be puzzling that it took so many years for the property to be adapted for the screen. ![]() ![]() Have you ever played Dungeons and Dragons? If not, odds are you know someone who has, and even stronger odds that you know someone who adores it. ![]()
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